What To Do with Bulbs in Pots When They’re Done Blooming + Thinning Seedlings! 🥀✂️🌱 // Garden Answer

[@janetanderson3773]

I'm planning to build a small potting shed out in my small backyard this year. Can't wait to have a real place to do seedlings. After I sold my house at the beach I never thought I'd be in a real house with a real garden again. But life has it's wonderful surprises and here I am in a lovely home, a garden that needs work, and room for a potting shed! Life is good and you help to make it better. Thanks for all you do.

[@pollytiks3885]

Congrats on your new home and garden!!

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Awesome!

[@EveBrandy]

Congratulations! Soon we'll be moving and I'll be able to garden. Looking forward very much to that. Come on June!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Oh that’s WONDERFUL!

[@angelanovac1286]

Felicitari ! Si eu imi doresc o gradina , a mea. Momentan nu am o proprietate, dar asta nu ma impiedica sa lucrez gradina . Am inchiriat 3000 merti (118000 inci) si am o gradina minunata de flori! Multumesc pentru sfaturi utile lui Garden Answer.

[@karenanderson6985]

I’m moving today to a home with a small yard, soon to be garden! But here I am taking time out to watch Laura. 😊

[@n.w.414]

Congratulations on your new home AND new yard. Very exciting.

[@maren807]

Hope your move goes great! I moved last year and love watching Laura for inspiration for my garden too 🌺🌿😊.

[@ritasicari7518]

Best wishes in your new home.

[@barbaramclean5995]

I moved March 1st and am so excited to finally be in a zone 6 where I can grow things!! (Zone 3 wasn't as much fun). Sending you best wishes 😊

[@aprilscott3022]

After watching the highlights video over the weekend my first thought this morning was - “YES, KZbin is definitely hiding my garden answer videos!!!” 🤣 So happy to be learning about the bulbs and for the excuse to make another cup of coffee ( since I obviously have to have my daily “coffee and Laura” ) 🌸

[@dianequist835]

Laura put up a message stating this video would be late today due to scheduling issues and editing.

[@spellbinder933]

@@dianequist835 I didn't see that message. KZbin hid that one on me. Ha ha ha

[@aprilscott3022]

Oh good to know, I didn’t see any messages.. but I am not on any other social media platform, so that could be why. Thanks for the info!

[@sandistolle4874]

Yup, me to! This looks like it didn’t post until around 09:00 pst. 🤷‍♀️

[@melissatitus2271]

Oh yes. It often is after eight until the new video is available and has been going on for several months.

[@brucenelson9826]

Your son is so good about letting you do your videos without interrupting you and he is adorable. .

[@juliehinkel608]

What a wonderful way to have a double impact from bulbs. Enjoy them in the greenhouse to bring color in late winter and give them a second long lasting life in the garden.

[@mircatmojo1620]

Not me sitting at my desk at work watching the Garden Answer I missed this morning. Nope... not me. 🫣

[@Browneyegirl01]

LOL. I've been waiting patiently all morning😅

[@Jaimely08]

Same here 🫣😂😂

[@jennifercline7843]

😂 That's funny. Work can always wait. We all need our Laura fix.😊

[@vbo9872]

Ha-ha-ha

[@pollytiks3885]

😂😂

[@davidobrien3563]

I have the hardest time thinning plants. You were ruthless!

[@mrsbongiovanni3106]

Wow! Every time I watch a video I’m inspired! LOVE your mom’s Easter table-scape! Your Unique Stone urn collection is exquisite. Oh, and the TULIPS!!! They’re my first favorite spring flowers. Can’t wait to see them. I should mention our puppy’s name is Hartley! She’ll be 2 years old in June which shows you how far back I’ve been watching. Hartley is pictured with the new spring flowers I picked up last week. You’ve inspired me to ”Romance the ordinary!” Thank you, Laura!! Russell and Beverly! :)

[@maryspreng]

I’m so glad we get one today!

[@carolfisch9750]

The bulb planting of already forced bulbs was so helpful. Perfect timing. Much needed information. You are the BEST!

[@katemoore3787]

What a super helpful video! I'm in zone 9. I try to plant bulbs or plants after they're done. If they survive, they survive. Survival of the fittest!

[@NinjaOrchids]

So cute when Benjamin is with you 🥰 if I may ask, does he watch the videos back, in which he features, and has a giggle at the sped up version parts? My kids used to have a great time with that, as well as, constantly reversing the videos and having fits of giggles 😅

[@galeparker1067]

That is SO cute!!! 🥰🇨🇦

[@maryk1668]

I know this is about the bulbs, but you have the greatest variety of pots!

[@kevinwilson296]

Good afternoon it's nice to see you planting

[@DementiaWithGrace]

😊😊😊 I teach about the power of ROUTINE with my caregivers of people with dementia, and boy, I felt it this morning!! NO LAURA!?!? 😂 My routine was off definitely! I found the post you made so I knew you were coming…I don’t even garden but I have been watching you since you first moved in this house. You are encouraging and sweet plus I love to learn from experts in their field. Big tight hugs!!! ❤️❤️❤️Vicky

[@maureengee364]

Great video. Love seeing the B Man a dirt pile is the best. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura! It was fun seeing Benjamin playing on the pile of dirt! Thanks for sharing!

[@flutterbyebye7288]

Just wanted to say that I have been watching your channel for a few years now and have learnt SO MUCH. You are an inspiration. Thank you Laura & Aaron 🌺

[@pamelacallaway3922]

You do the best tutorials! I am doing seedlings for the first time and this helps show the process so well. Thanks.

[@idalolo1]

Somewhat of a newbie here... This was so informative! I love everything you do, but seeing these steps in "real time" will really help me gain confidence in my own gardening efforts. Thank you so much, Laura!

[@growing_gardener]

I learn something every day. Thank you.

[@dreed144]

If you've done a video like this before, I've missed it. I've wondered and wanted to see this step every single time you've planted bulbs in containers!!! My wish list video 😍😁

[@suechitwood9271]

This is perfect timing-as usual!! Planting bulbs in containers for the first time!!! Hope they all come up!!

[@kenndrathompson8985]

Same! 🤗

[@tammywinter9268]

Very helpful lesson on bulbs, thank you. I planted some in pots for the first time so now I know what to do.

[@jenniferdavidson9784]

What is up with KZbin? I literally looked for your Friday video off and on all day. It has always been the first one that pops up when I turn it on. My morning ritual: Coffee, Garden Answer, Bible. I felt like I was missing a leg yesterday. And I was really needing that Bible after searching for you for two hours. :)

[@pollytiks3885]

Happy to see Benjamin “king of the mountain” while mama works on the bulbs. Thanks for the update on the seedlings - they’re growing so fast! It’ll be a beautiful sight when they get planted in the ground!

[@Moni-dr1bz]

Laura how do you keep track of your plantings. Do you keep a master layout map of the property and keep daily write ins of plantings. With that much land and all the things you plant, have you ever dug up previous planting that are dormant now? Love your videos they kick start my day! Thanks to both you and Aaron for sharing you knowledge.🥰

[@dlsdyer9071]

There is just something about a boy and a pile soil…😊

[@sherilynkoss4546]

PERFECT timing and inspiring - I have several Daffodils that will go into the ground today - Thanks!

[@robingrunzweig3940]

ahhh, now the day is started, lol... i did get a few chores done but it's so nice to start the day with inspiration from Laura and crew (cats and kids included)... so many things to plant out in the gardens.. cannot wait to watch your garden grow this year!! 🥰❤thanks for the video!! 🥰❤

[@RLSCS]

Great timing. My husband was just asking me this morning what we will do with our hyacinth bulbs.

[@SarahKotri]

Your soil is looking so fluffy and rich. I think we will try putting compost over our bark mulch this spring as it seems to work wonders as mulch

[@earthzeroapothecary]

Living like this is so much easier with money, help, and places to put things.

[@mollypitcher9380]

Grass is always greener, right? I often have to keep that thought in mind when I see other people’s lives. 🌸

[@DawnFoster-xq6yh]

So helpful to see the thinning process. The stone pathway is looking fantastic in the south garden. I could see the curved bench from the other day possibly fitting along side it? Thanks for all your helpful guidance!

[@terresiagregg9326]

Good morning Laura love watching your videos you inspire so many people to plant a garden

[@mollypitcher9380]

I love your son…such a pleasant person. 🌸

[@gwenscoggins1]

Now I feel like my day can start. Thank you Laura!

[@tonifoster660]

Oh, my goodness ... look at that little man ♥ Benjamin is growing up before our eyes ♥

[@judymckerrow6720]

I didn’t think you were going to post a video today. Usually the first thing I watch in the morning.🌷💚🙃

[@camicri4263]

It's going to be great I can't wait to see all those plants blooming all season 🤗❤️🤗

[@karenschwartz5209]

Those bulbs were happy! Good roots!

[@cathymcquinn9113]

U get so much done!!! And Benjamin on his mountain!!!💚

[@bkokopelic]

Watching you plant the bulbs, I'm jealous of how easy and lofty your soil is to work in. I have clay and nothing about it is pleasurable.

[@linsmith2310]

What a great day to hv enjoying renewing!!

[@debconley2310]

Timely I only have a couple but it’s a start!

[@myrahouse2368]

I’m building my House on the plot I found a ton of pretty snow drops 😁 & daffodils, amongs other stuff. I am going to go take the bulbs now and keep them so I can replace them once a proper garden is created. I love the idea of having them in pots then planting them out.

[@dpetty3533]

OH my, Laura! I picked up some prepotted hyacinths at Lowe's the other day after watching this video....$20 for 9 bulbs. They've opened and they smell amazing! Every time I catch a whiff...I thank you! I will definitely be buying some bulbs when they come out in the fall and making up my own pots for this winter. Thank you so much for all the great info that you pass along. You've renewed my gardening zeal. 😉

[@MajelCats]

This is so funny cuz I literally only have 1 hyacinth bulb to plant…. IN MY MIND I’m planting at “Laura Scale” but it’s just one and done. And takes all day lol

[@michaliareeton3247]

Great video today. Can't wait to see them bloom again bit will be a great show.

[@ldolan1802]

How do you remember where the bulbs are? Especially during the planting season of other shrubs, flowers, etc… I would probably plant right over them 😅

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Golly I was so worried that GA video wasn’t here this morning! Finally, here is my favorite video!! Good.morning GA friends!

[@kimberleyfrasquillo3684]

@Garden Answer 👋Good Saturday morning, Laura!!! You tricked me; I kept waiting and waiting for yesterdays' video. Then I had errands to run. I picked my tablet up later in the afternoon, to do an on-line puzzle, there was a posted video...😂🤣😂 👋Hi Benjamin!!! Are you waiting to have hot chocolate in the Hartley, with Mama? I know you 2 like that special time together!🥰 What a fun video!😊😊 It turned out to be nice ground to work in; I know that was a nice surprise for you, Laura. Have a Blessed and Beautiful day/night/weekend 🌞/🌜✨️🌟⭐️✨️ 🌐 everyone!!! Kimberley F in the Arizona desert 🌞🌵💞🏜😎 (Zone 9b) USA 🇺🇸

[@sf55514]

Hyacinths are always so beautiful and a very welcome site in early spring.

[@debbiethebeau1650]

For someone who is new to bulb planting & care this year this is great information! Thanks so much Laura.😊

[@pammcisaac5516]

Still too much snow here! Oh, I so need this! 🇨🇦

[@fortressepiphany9068]

Hi Laura, the Rottnest Island Daisies, also known as Swan River Daisy grows in a very sandy soil and does not like fertilizer with phosphorus in it (we use a special fert on Australian natives). I hope you have luck in growing this plant, love from Australia. 🇦🇺

[@Kay-qt2id]

I have seen a few of our natives that Laura has planted or tried to grow, such as the lambley ascot euphorbia from lambley nursery ( ok so not a native but developed here) and ptilotus which she bought as a plant but was called something else. It would be really interesting to hear if these survived

[@upnorth21]

If you are not sure where to plant the bulbs, would you be able to leave in pot and put behind greenhouse until the leaves wither? You always give us something to anticipate for each year! It will be exiting to see the swath of Hyacinth's in the ground.

[@terrymenz5838]

Worth the short wait today. Good information!

[@arni.fy.14]

Halo aku dari Indonesia🇮🇩 suka nonton video garden answer,sangat menyenangkan melihat bunga bertumbuh❤

[@nathanlittle2707]

Hi Laura I love your videos. Have you ever had more than one flower spike on your hyacinths you forced? because I’ve had some that produced a second flower spike after the first was done

[@AndyLux123]

Yes, it happens often

[@belindapace1669]

Thanks for my daily fix!! I am so glad you posted this video even if it wasn't at the normal...(what is normal?) time. Lol

[@LaurelLaura402]

Well worth the wait! Thank you Laura ❤

[@glennnanod3160]

One of the issues of living here in Paradise, Maui, Hawaii Zone 12 is that we are so much behind the rest of the US in time. It was a benefit today as I am watching this at 630 in the morning in bed. No problem for me. As I was watching you plant the old bulbs I can't help but notice how much of a game changer that Auger and Drill combination is. I get that thought everytime I see you use them. I have a small garden area so I don't need anything like this but I'm one of those Tool Guys who love tools so I'm just envious of your equipment usage. In that same vein I admire your Felcos whenever I see them. I have other brands that work ok, but I've used a friend's Felcos when I was pruning in her garden. They are so good, better than my Fiskars, Coronas etc. I just broke one of my Fiskars so I might have the justfication to upgrade.Sorry about the tool envy digression. I loved Bejamin doing his King of the Hill playing, he's such a joy. Interesting to see the Thinning procedure.Enjoyed this.🌾🌿🪴✂️👏🤩

[@Twistnsine]

The Leopard Vans are BACK! 😍😎❤️

[@mnsusan7281]

This video could not have been more timely for me. I had planted daffodils in pots and stored them in my unheated garage for the winter (Minnesota zone 4b). They started sprouting and then started to bloom so I moved the pots indoors. The blooms are now spent, I cut the stems just below the blooms, and it will be a while before I can get them in the ground. Back outside they will go until I can dig holes (with my Power Planter auger). Thanks for showing me how to do it!

[@penelopejane5285]

9b here! I have fun with tulips as annuals every year... this was the first year I chilled bulbs in my fridge

[@AlexasGarden]

Hello! Those were really helpful tips! Beautiful plants! I appreciated your help!

[@leesaaugustine1444]

Good Afternoon! 🌞 I did not realize that you can plant container grown bulbs in the ground for next season! I will have to remember this when I order bulbs! I do enjoy your videos!! 😃🪻🌷💚

[@vjohnson2400]

Little boy’s, dirt and a hammer - sheer bliss!

[@BS-j1965]

Good afternoon, my Garden answer video for today didn't show up on my you tube channel until 20 min. ago. It is now 1:58 P.M. I'm so glad I peruse garden answer throughout the day just in case I missed something. I'm in Michigan zone 6. this happens about 3 or 4 times a month to me, Irritating!!! Glad I found you Laura👍🥰👏👏👏

[@lulugirl7043]

Yay !!! Time for the augers again. Now that's a sure sign of Spring !!!!!

[@kemarirawlings4759]

Hey sweet lady, I saw your picture in my Proven Winner’s catalog for this year! You looked darling sitting with the Caladiums! I am going to have to try some this year! Hugs from Utah!

[@annhenry4404]

What are the watering and fertilizer needs for in-ground bulbs throughout the year? I noticed that you planted some bulbs under the drip tubing while other bulbs probably don't have tubing run in their area. I would assume that they would die without enough moisture or rot with too much.

[@privateperson5769]

That is cool to plant them all out. how will u remember they are there tho and not keep diggin em up , thinking u have an empty space. I grew them one year but they didn't look as full as they do on the packets. I love snaps so much but get powdery mildew here real bad. Nothing beats a good dirt hill to play on !

[@mollypitcher9380]

In other videos Laura has acknowledged hitting previously planted bulbs and she just shrugs and replants/fixes whatever she can. I think she thinks it’s just a casualty of gardening and she tries the best she can. 🌸

[@terrimessa3619]

So glad to see you put your gloves on. Will be beautiful next year😊

[@michelesimpson2237]

I was missing GA this morning so I got up and starting planting my seedlings and direct sowing Zinnias. I could not believe my eyes this morning when I had to stop planting and run to the nursery to get potting soil and on my way out I spotted some white PW cans and yes it was Truffula Pink Gomphrena I snapped up 12 of them. The nursery never has PW plants. Laura is influencing nurseries. Thank you Jesus. TP Gomphrena is Hardy in my zone 8a. One of my favs.

[@philomenamiranda4803]

Thanks for þhe invaluable planting tips.

[@KaitlyntheGardener]

I have loved your videos since I discovered your channel a few years ago. But I took a year or so hiatus because I was just so envious of your growing zone (I was in zone 9a for Houston, TX for 10 years) and felt so limited in what I wanted to grow (I had great success with figs and camellias, but I wanted to grow iris and spruce, for example). I moved recently to zone 6b and I am so much happier now (for many reasons, but an important one is enjoying gardening again). Thank you for being a great inspiration and for always putting out great content. ❤

[@heatherderganc5984]

I always learn something! I need to replant my Hyacinths more deeply.

[@jenniferschmidt4596]

I trimmed back my yellowing leaves and got a little sap on my skin..... YIKES I totally reacted to that tiny bit and both my arms were on fire itchy and stinging for like half hour until the 3rd application of hydrocortisone kicked in. Careful friends!

[@lynnlong1656]

I am super allergic to hyacinths. Just touching them makes me itch like crazy.

[@graces128]

Do you need to worry about the drastic change in temperature form the bulb being inside to it going outside if it was from a home to a garden?

[@rhondaschenk5727]

You are a Power Planter Machine girl! Way to go!

[@BrittanyS143]

💚 💜 Hey this is an excellent video!! I can say it's been awhile since we had an idea video! This video I know had to of helped million other gardeners because what do we do after they bloomed, I just cut them and keep them in the ground for next yr BUT what if you want to make plans otherwise for our bulbs! Perfect Laura 👏 ❤😊

[@tonigardella4165]

I don’t bother planting any bulbs except for daffodils. I have squirrels and chipmunks that dig any kind of bulbs I plant except for daffodils. I do miss the tulips and all the others .So I do enjoy watching you plant yours . ❤

[@alicecaressimo1309]

Hi Laura! Thank you for sharing this video on bulbs. Love to see the updates on your seedlings! I don't like thinning my snapdragons, I feel bad doing this as I am so proud that my seedlings grew 😥, as I don't have much luck with growing seeds. Love your videos!! Have a great weekend!

[@Lemons2050]

Love your channel, been watching since you bought your house. I have some tulips and daffs in pots in my house, live in zone 5 , can I plant the bulbs in my yard now or can I wait til fall? Thank you so much, have learned a lot from you and I'm old enough to be your mom

[@cherylbowen4229]

I need to plant my forced bulbs too as soon as it warms up a bit, I don’t like to work outside when it is really cold.

[@sawaheed3167]

I love all videos and I am s proud of you 👏 l follow you from Virginia Beach

[@marinbandel2574]

Good afternoon Laura! Happy afternoon for me! 🌱🌱🌱Hugs from N.C..❤️

[@gaylerichards7409]

Great progress today! The hyacinths will look beautiful and be one of the first to put spring in the air next year.

[@onlyme639]

A nice way to spend the day

[@GardenHappy]

This was so helpful Laura I thank you!!! 🧡❤️💜💙💚 Liz from California

[@terryarnot5582]

Great video! I learned so much! Thank you 🙂

[@s.h.767]

Thanks!

[@miajoyce11]

Thank you so much, I was just staring at my spent blooms! 😊

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

Perfect timing as my indoor spring containers are fading!

[@kathy8832]

Good afternoon! So good to see this video. Didn’t think we’d have one today. Need my Garden Answer fix. Looking forward to begin planting my space sooner rather than later I hope.

[@lindat5321]

I am in the deep south & I plant my hyacinths out. They have returned & bloomed for the last 4 years.

[@elliebee2012]

Look at Laura Willy Nilly tossing the bulbs on the ground and scattering the fertilizer haphazardly vs me painstakingly planting! How fun to watch your garden grow Laura! It looks fabulous!

[@susanhaynes4502]

Great info , doing my bulbs today .

[@marieburton6127]

While your hard work was inspiring, in my world you just planted a feast for the varmints!!! I envy those whose bulbs really bloom, but especially those whose bulbs return and multiply…..anyone else have “zone envy”???

[@mollypitcher9380]

Yes! But I really wish I had cutworm-free petunias. My bulbs get by but my petunias don’t!🌸

[@beverlyasleson3321]

That is progress good job.